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Online Class: Adobe Photoshop 101

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Course Description

Adobe Photoshop is a complex graphics and image editing software and paint program.  Chances are, you've heard of Photoshop frequently in the past even if this will be the very first time that you use the program.  Adobe's Photoshop program has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images.  It's fun to use, and it can turn the most amateur photographer to a professional with just a few clicks of the mouse.

 If you've ever used any software program to edit graphics or images before, then the Photoshop interface may seem familiar to you and some things may be quite easy to learn.   The reason is because most image editing programs on the market today are based on the Photoshop program.  Everyone wants to copy it because it is simply that convenient and effective.  However, Photoshop is by far the most extensive program available and offers the most features and options. 

Over the duration of this course, you're going to learn how to use Photoshop CS4.   You'll learn the basics so that you can complete the most basic of tasks, but you'll also get the chance to delve into some advanced features.  Whether you're a graphics designer or photographer who wants to improve your Photoshop skills – or a hobbyist who enjoys editing and manipulating images – you'll learn everything about Photoshop that you need to know in the upcoming lessons.
 
Photo Editing

** This course will focus on Adobe Photoshop CS4 but the majority of the features and tools discussed are present in other versions of Adobe Photoshop as well.

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify and describe the major functions of Photoshop CS4.
  • Work and manipulate images,
  • Resize and Crop images.
  • Work with basic selections.
  • Create, edit, delete and manage Layers.
  • Paint.
  • Retouch photos.
  • Correct Colors.
  • Use Masks and the Quick Mask Mode.
  • Use the Pen Tool
  • Create Special Effects.
  • Export Your Work, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS4

Adobe's Photoshop program has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images.

Lesson 2: Getting Started Using Photoshop CS4

Now that you've learned your way around the Photoshop interface a little bit, we're going to jump right in and start teaching you how to use the program.

Lesson 3: Working with Images

This lesson will be one of the most important lessons in this course because you're going to start to learn how to work with images.

Lesson 4: Resizing and Cropping Images

Resolution is the amount of detail in an image. It's measured by pixels per inch or PPI. Naturally, the more pixels per inch, the better your resolution will be.

Lesson 5: Working with Basic Selections

If you've ever selected text in a word processing document, email, or web page to copy and paste, then you already know what selections in Photoshop entail.

Lesson 6: Layers

Layers are simply images or effects laid on top of other images or effects.

Lesson 7: Painting in Photoshop

When you combine the selection tools we learned about last lesson with the paint tools, changing and editing colors becomes easier than you could ever imagine.

Lesson 8: Photo Retouching

In this lesson, we're going to learn photo retouching techniques that you'll be able to use with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Lesson 9: Color Correction

A color mode is defined as the colors that we see and work with in an image. Different color modes are RGB, CMYK, or HSB. These modes are different methods for describing the colors used.

Lesson 10: Using Masks and the Quick Mask Mode

Masks are basically just areas that you can isolate from the rest of an image to protect it from editing.

Lesson 11: Working With the Pen Tool

The pen tool is probably the most frustrating tool for the beginner to grasp.

Lesson 12: Creating Special Effects

The ability to add special effects to your photos is one of the most enjoyable features of Photoshop. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can transform an ordinary family photo into a work of art.

Lesson 13: Exporting Your Work

In this lesson we'll look at some of the file formats and final output options available to you in Photoshop CS4.

Additional Information

Course Title : Adobe Photoshop 101
CEU Value :

1.2 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 7550296
Course Type : Computer Skill
Course URL :

http://photoshop.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

UniversalClass Staff Instructor

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $65.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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